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Definition of boatload

boatload

/ˈboʊtˌloʊd/
boat · load
Plural:boatloads
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• noun

1

A very large amount or number of something (informal).

Example

"Starting a small business from scratch requires a boatload of patience and hard work."

2

The amount of cargo or number of passengers that a boat can hold or is carrying.

Example

"The ferry arrived at the island dock with a boatload of summer tourists."

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• Nearby Words

boating
boatlift
boatlike
boatload
boatman
boatneck
boatyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boatload. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boatload
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